Planning

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

Green light for Northstone's Popple site in Atherton

Plans for energy efficient homes given the green light

The phasing out of ground rent is expected to form part of the King's speech

Ground rent to be outlawed for new houses

Coun David Molyneux

Next stage of plans for the future launches

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

Cadbury has announced the flavour of its two mystery bars

Cadbury launches special King’s coronation range costing £9.99 a bar

Many could miss out on a whopping £18 billion of ‘free money’ – because they don...

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

An aerial shot of the Galleries with the ramp up from Mesnes Street in the middle foreground

Exclusive aerial views of Wigan Galleries demolition work

Council and development chiefs at the Galleries

Groundbreaking finally takes place at £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment

Hindley Green Business Park

Drive-thru eateries and new industrial units in Wigan business park revamp plan

These are the top 20 pre-holiday blunders for UK holidaymakers

Britons planning to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style are being offered top tips on how to host the perfect street party

How to host the perfect Queen's platinum jubilee street party - 6 tips to help y...

Wigan Town Hall

Wigan Council planning portal crash mystery
The website used to search for and comment on planning applications submitted to Wigan Council has been down for more than one week.

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Wigan has had relatively few conversions from offices to flats

Planning rules bypassed to turn Wigan offices into flats

Where to turn for help if you're struggling with low mood, loneliness or despair

The government has announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes must offer customers non-smoking areas outside (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes will need to provide outside areas for non-smokers -...

Chris Knights talks us through the build

Wigan Infirmary gives update on new ward construction